Ford Ranger Ev 1998
Model Ranger Ev made in 1998 by Ford got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
98V079000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1997 to 04/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 04/27/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/21/1998 | 04/28/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. this battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began during april 1998.owners who are not contacted directly by ford within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
01V062000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/27/1997 to 07/25/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1260 | 05/08/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/26/2001 | 03/01/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. if the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. if not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. if the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the shift lever could be put into park and the vehicle would still be free to roll as if in neutral, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. when installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. owner notification began may 8, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
00B37 | 01/01/2000 | 612896 | Subject on the owner notification program 00b37, the current tractionh battery may prematurely trigger the los (limited operating strategy). *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
0265 | 04/01/2002 | 636033 | Electric vehicle (ev) cold weather battery performance. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
01B76 | 04/01/2001 | 619283 | Subject regarding battery control module (bcm) software update for certain electric vehicles equipped with a lead acid traction battery. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
01B69S1 | 04/01/2001 | 619279 | Owner notification program (supplement #1) regarding electric coolant pump replacement. revised to reflect electric coolant pump replacement for all affected 1998 model year vehicles, without the need of performing a wiggle test. | 05/22/2001 | |
01B69 | 04/01/2001 | 619278 | Owner notification program notifying owners that their vehicle may have an electric coolant pump that could malfunction under certain duty cycles. this proram involves possible replacement of the electric coolant pump. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01B70 | 04/01/2001 | 619280 | Onwer notification program regarding intermittent oil warning lamp - tim software update. *tt | 05/22/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
12/08/1998 | 30000 | 1 | |
Consumer can remove the key and still turn the ignition switch. consumer was told the part that was defective was not covered under warranty.*ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
02/02/2007 | 108000 | 8 | 02/02/2007 |
I purchased a vehicle with an express 45 day guarantee. within the 45 days i was having major problems with my vehicle. it was not shifting right, it was overheating, leaking oil and radiator fluid. since the problems were found the vehicle has been brought back into the company for repairs over and over again, it is now four months later and the problem still has not been fixed. with all the bad repairs and installs done on the vehicle it's life expectancy is now shot. the company does not have any other comparable vehicles to put us in and is refusing to purchase the vehicle back for the price i paid on it. | |||
12/27/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
Rear main seal failed. yh | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
12/27/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
A/c line failed. yh | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
07/28/2000 | 01/01/1998 | ||
I asked the mechanic who diagnosed the problem and fixed it what the possible cause could be, and the answer given was normal wear and tear. this does not seem reasonable since this truck has been carefully maintained by this dealership since new, and has no severe use, or unusual operating conditions. most mileage has been at highway speeds, with no appreciable load. the internal revenue service has approximately 150 of these machines on a long term lease which will expire at approximatelly feb 2001. *ak | |||
TIRES | |||
08/10/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
The belts cut through the left front tire from the inside. from the outside, the tires have three cuts in them so deep the belts can be seen. i replaced the tires because of the firestone recall scare. i still have the defective tires though.the tire dealer told me that it looked like the belt had seperated and cut through from the inside. driving it felt like the tire was folding over itself especially when i took a turn.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 ) | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
10/23/2007 | 0 | 02/13/1999 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford ranger ev. on october 23, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed cruise control. she called the dealer and was informed that the parts would be unavailable until january of 2008. she has not notified the manufacturer. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 147,000. updated 03/05/08. *lj |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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UT | SALT LAKE CITY | 84115 | LOWBOOK SALES | 8014743335 |